It’s no secret that I’ve long been an admirer of The Erotics and Mike Trash’s ability to write the prefect ‘fits in the air’ punk-fuelled sleazy barroom rocker and so whenever a new release rears […]
Muscular hard rock with vocals that feel like they’re whiskey soaked at the bottom end and vaguely Soundgarden-like at the top end, make the driving rocker that opens this album ‘Celebrate and Kneel’ and interesting […]
Empire (in this instance the German Hard Rockers with guitarist Rolf Munkes at the helm) released four albums in the years between 2001 and 2007. On each of these releases, Munkes was accompanied by a varying line-up of numerous well-known musicians. First album ‘Hypnotica’ featured […]
There’s a frenetic energy, frantic repetition and almost punky feel to opener ‘Reap What You So;’ that’s it’s hard to know what’s coming next, what does is the wonderfully jazzy staccato noise of ‘The Game’ which […]
As iconic singers go for time and place and distinctiveness you can’t go past names like Kevin DuBrow who once fronted this revered band famous for being the first Metal act to have a US […]
If you wanted to get to the nub of things this sounds like a cross between Journey at their most AOR and Strangeways, but just fails to capture the best of either. On opening track […]
The Mutation interview: where do we start? Boredom, mental health, the end of the world and the Monk vs. Minstrel debate, or Country music, melody and the meaning of life – you choose… In […]
How do you encapsulate a decades long career, sixteen albums and a fan-fuelled desire for an acoustic album in one fell swoop? The answer is ‘Sonny Landreth Recorded Live in Lafayette’ which does all of that […]
There’s an almost vintage Rockabilly vive to opener ‘My Devotion’ that has me thinking of Australia’s own Living End or a far, far lighter tae on Bullets and Octane. In reality though L.A.’s Warner Drive are […]
After some very solid releases over the past few years Chris Gibb’s Graphic Fiction Heroes may just have released their best material so far. Lead track from the new EP ‘The Great Divide’ written by […]
With drums that start out like ‘We Will Rock You’ and a huge insistent riff opener ‘American Gun’ has a nice impact and showcases well the wonderful vocals of George Panagopoulos. Next up ‘Disclosure’ is a […]
Back in 1990 Riverdogs released their criminally underrated self-titled debut and the music world may well have been a little richer had someone picked up on it at the time, but its that age old […]
Disbanded 90’s LA HARD ROCKERS KIK TRACEE have released the track list for BIG WESTERN SKY, a collection of B-SIDES, DEMOS, and RARITIES being released 8-18 on CD and Digital (9/22 on LP) via THC […]
Blondie is hitting the UK in November in support of their new album Pollinator.
Pre-order the album now – Dan Reed Store Dan Reed’s fourth solo album ‘Confessions’ will be available for worldwide pre-order through the Dan Reed Store from Wednesday 5th July, before it is officially released on Friday 15th September. […]
Back in 2015 after being in the business since the eighties Mark Slaughter released his first solo album ‘Reflections in a Rear View Mirror’ which we thought was a very fine debut and more diverse than you […]
After a dozen acclaimed albums, virtuoso slide guitarist and bandleader Sonny Landreth found himself at an artistic crossroads. He wanted to finally create the full – length acoustic collection his fans had long requested. But […]
Perth’s biggest and best new Hard Rockers Maverick are just about to officially celebrate the release of their debut album, ‘Firebird’, with a rock’n’roll extravaganza at Badlands Bar on July 14. Book a day off […]
It’s a hell of a story. And now it’s all on one massive album – Brothers, Angels & Demons. The Brewster brothers – John and Rick – from seminal Australian rock band The Angels are […]
With an intro of a guy getting into a car and flicking through the radio before the meaty riff to ‘Eyes’ kicks in there’s a nice little homage to Kiss to blast off Kickin’ Valentina’s […]
There’s certainly a lot happening on Darcee Fox’s long-awaited debut album ‘Islands’ and after a few spins it seems, yet again, Australia has produced the goods in the gritty, bluesy, rock ‘n’ roll stakes. Wonderfully hard […]
Fans of southern rock will take to the high seas in fine style with the sailing of the sold out, Southern Rock Cruise! The Ultimate Tailgate at Sea will feature live performances by superstar […]
With July 4th just around the corner, The Dead Daisies wanted to not only celebrate Independence Day but Freedom around the world. Bassist Marco Mendoza sums it up nicely for all of us: “My career as a Musician has allowed me […]
Infamous Nymphs front woman Inger Lorre celebrates how vital her songs still sound today, with a live recording album ‘Live at the Viper Room‘ of a sold-out at the legendary Viper Room, due out on August […]
IN THE PREMIERE OF THE 2016 SPECIAL SING FOR THE DAY! TOMMY SHAW AND CONTEMPORARY YOUTH ORCHESTRA ON SUNDAY, JULY 9 AT 10pE The Career-Spanning Set Includes Beloved STYX Hits, as Well as Classics […]
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